Jim Carter Benjamin Zephaniah Ellie Simmonds Sit | Portrait Artist of the Year

Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah and Ellie Simmonds sit for nine artists competing for a semifinal place. Four hours to capture Downton Abbey star, poet activist and Paralympic champion in paint. 00:00:00 Introduction and Previous Winner Announcement 00:04:24 Judges Review Artist Submissions and Self Portraits 00:08:55 Artists Begin Painting Their Celebrity Sitters 00:13:29 Artists Discuss Techniques and Early Progress 00:17:44 Background Work and Sitters Share Personal Objects 00:21:50 Midpoint Progress and Color Decisions Explained 00:26:01 Judges Evaluate Halfway Progress on All Portraits 00:30:09 Final Hour Rush and Last Minute Adjustments 00:35:14 Sitters Choose Their Favorite Portraits to Keep 00:39:57 Judges Deliberate and Announce Semifinal Winner Welcome to Banijay Documentaries, where we bring you full-length documentaries and true stories from the world of medicine and beyond. Banijay Documentaries features real-life stories, top documentaries, and award-winning TV shows that captivate and inspire. Dive into the fascinating world of documentaries, with content from acclaimed series such as Hardcore Pawn and Animal Airport. Subscribe to our channel and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFrO-dKhooOuTtix5dia2_g?sub_confirmation=1 #fulldocumentaries #truestories #factual #documentary